JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,379 km
7,692 miles
LGI
Deadman's Cay
Bahamas
Distance
12,379 km
7,692 mi / 6,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LGI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Deadman's Cay Airport
IATA Code JNB LGI
ICAO Code FAOR MYLD
City Johannesburg Deadman's Cay
Country South Africa Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nassau
Elevation 5,558 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 23.180000, -75.090000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Deadman's Cay (LGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI) in Deadman's Cay, Bahamas is 12,379 kilometers (7,692 miles / 6,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Bahamas. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Johannesburg, it's 14:07 in Deadman's Cay. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,549 feet between the two airports. Deadman's Cay Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Deadman's Cay (LGI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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